NSSA 2024 – Single Handed Race
NSSA 2024 – All Comers Pursuit
Wednesday 24 July
The day started overcast but with a good southerly for the Mount Haes knockout. As soon as the first race was underway the wind eased, then the sun appeared, and later the wind faded more to the extent that race 5 was abandoned.
During the lunch break the SW sea breeze kicked in, offering steadier conditions for the continuation and completion of the series. The semi finals were particularly close racing. In the final, Derbyshire took an early lead, which strengthened throughout the race, so had a convincing win. Well done to all competitors.
While the Mount Haes knockout was progressing there were separate races for Rookie All Comers, Single Handers, and All Comers Pursuit (Click link for results)
Overall results
| Heat | Team | Boat | Position |
| 1 | Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 3 | 31 | 2 |
| Oxford 2 | 32 | 3 | |
| North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association 1 | 33 | 1 | |
| LRYSA 1 | 34 | 5 | |
| Plymouth Youth Sailing 1 | 35 | 6 | |
| Cambridgeshire 3 | 36 | 4 | |
| 2 | MKBYSA 1 | 31 | 3 |
| Northamptonshire 4 | 32 | 6 | |
| North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association 3 | 33 | 4 | |
| Crawley Mariners Yacht Club (CMYC) 2 | 34 | 5 | |
| Kent 5 | 35 | 2 | |
| Oxford 1 | 36 | 1 | |
| 3 | Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 2 | 31 | 5 |
| Norfolk 1 | 32 | 2 | |
| Cambridgeshire 1 | 33 | 4 | |
| Derbyshire Youth Sailing 1 | 34 | 1 | |
| Worcester 1 | 35 | 6 | |
| Kent 2 | 36 | 3 | |
| 4 | Cambridgeshire 2 | 31 | 4 |
| Oxfordshire 1 | 32 | 3 | |
| Kent 3 | 33 | 1 | |
| Northamptonshire 2 | 34 | 5 | |
| MKBYSA 2 | 35 | 6 | |
| North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association 2 | 36 | 2 | |
| 5 | Northamptonshire 3 | 31 | 2 |
| Kent 1 | 32 | 5 | |
| Plymouth Youth Sailing 2 | 33 | 4 | |
| Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 1 | 34 | 1 | |
| Oxfordshire 2 | 35 | 6 | |
| Crawley Mariners Yacht Club (CMYC) 1 | 36 | 3 | |
| 6 | Worcester 2 | 31 | 3 |
| Northamptonshire 1 | 32 | 1 | |
| Norfolk 2 | 33 | 5 | |
| Kent 4 | 34 | 6 | |
| Cumbria youth sailing team 4 | 35 | 4 | |
| Derbyshire Youth Sailing 2 | 36 | 2 | |
| Semi 1 | North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association 1 | 31 | 2 |
| Oxford 1 | 32 | 1 | |
| Derbyshire Youth Sailing 1 | 33 | 3 | |
| North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association 2 | 34 | 4 | |
| Northamptonshire 3 | 35 | 6 | |
| Derbyshire Youth Sailing 2 | 36 | 5 | |
| Semi 2 | Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 3 | 31 | 3 |
| Kent 5 | 32 | 1 | |
| Norfolk 1 | 33 | 5 | |
| Kent 3 | 34 | 4 | |
| Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 1 | 35 | 2 | |
| Northamptonshire 1 | 36 | 6 | |
| Final | Oxford 1 | 31 | 3 |
| North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association 1 | 32 | 5 | |
| Derbyshire Youth Sailing 1 | 33 | 1 | |
| Kent 5 | 34 | 4 | |
| Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 1 | 35 | 2 | |
| Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 3 | 36 | 6 |
Tuesday 23 July
Monday�s rain passed through leaving prolonged sunny spells, and the forecast of a light breeze from the NNE. After a postponement, racing got underway about an hour late.
There was a couple of flypasts to briefly distract the sailors during the start sequence. Not that they were the reason for some OCS boats under the U flag. The wind spent the morning fighting itself, swinging through up to 90 degrees, and fading every now and again, resulting in some boats taking almost an hour to finish the second morning race.
There was an extended lunch break waiting for the anticipated sea breeze which kicked in somewhat later than expected. As the boats were preparing for the start, the wind backed more to the SW necessitating the courses to be reset to the new direction, leaving only sufficient time to get one afternoon race completed.
Monday 22 July
The sun may have been hidden by various rain clouds but there was a good breeze to get the fleets out for the first race in this year�s NSSA regatta for 208 sailors in 180 dinghies. The wind swung from the SE through almost 180 degrees soon before the first race resulting in a short postponement.
The first start in the Laser Radial fleet had a general recall, and caused the introduction of the U flag for all subsequent starts, and several helms being OCS throughout the day. The wind strength, and direction, varied, but generally increased later in the day after the morning drizzle faded.
There was very few capsizes, and a protest, but the results show some consistent racing, especially at the top of the various fleets.
The evening’s entertainment was a quiz, won by team Cumbria
Are you ready?
The final countdown is on to the NSSA regatta 2024.
Listen to the event anthem produced by Nick Smith
Fleet list
Fleet Challenge B 2024
This weekend there is a four race series for all classes. The summer weather continues to be elusive, overcast with a light NNE breeze which varied in strength and direction throughout the afternoon.
Robbie D/Toggle in their F15 initially led the fleet in the first race, but spinnaker issues slowed them down, and Alistair/Oscar in a RS400 pulled ahead, winning on handicap, with Dave/Lynn 2nd. The wind faded as the tail enders of the fleet finished, then filled in as it swung to the E, so the start line was repositioned.
Nigel/Glenys had a perfect start, but it wasn’t to last. Within minutes a wind shadow around the eastern shore spread across the course slowing proceedings down considerably. To give the tail enders a chance to finish, the race was shortened at the 3rd mark after only 25 mins. Fortunately, the breeze returned 10 minutes later, and all boats had finished within 40 mins. Rory’s perseverence in his Tera earned him a 1st place, 3 secs ahead of Alistair/Oscar, with Dave/Lynn 3rd another 8 secs behind.
Sunday’s forecast wasn’t promising, but ripples filled the bay from the SE unexpectedly, just in time for the OD to prepare to get racing underway on time. The line was laid, and course set, then the wind disappeared again. Time for an early lunch!
An hour later, drizzle set in, and with no sign of any wind, racing was cancelled for the day, so the overall results were as Saturday evening with the trophy going to Alistair/Oscar, and Dave/Lynn 2nd.
Sunday Racing
Following Saturday’s open meeting, racing was back to normal on Sunday, with the final race in two long series. Weather was milder, and a few more sunny spells, though the W breeze started off slightly lighter than Saturday. After lunch the breeze freshened to create some better planing conditions.
No two boats in the handicap fleet were in the same class so it was difficult for sailors to gauge their performance. The only boat to capsize was a 29er helmed by James with dad John crewing. Robbie D/Toggle joined forces again in their F15, built up a good lead and won both races, with Rory in his Solo getting two 2nds. Paul in a ILCA 6, took the morning 3rd, while Mike/Jack in the Graduate were 3rd in the afternoon.
In the GPs, Val/Ken took an early lead in both races, but finished 2nd to Dave/Lynn. AJ/Sue were keen to continue their winning ways, but being over the line in the afternoon race didn’t help their cause!
Overall series results had Rory winning the Barf Trophy, with Phil/Rory 2nd, and Neil/Archie winning the Dodd Trophy, and Phil/Rory runners up.
AJ/Sue won the Spring Cup, with Val/Ken 2nd, while Dave/Lynn won the Mustard Pot, with Val/Ken 2nd.
Andrew won the MT Red Sail Trophy, while Alex/Saskia won the MT AB Trophy
Several club members took part in the Lord Birkett Trophy at Ullswater over the weekend with over 200 entrants.
Congratulations to club members Chris Pickles/Matt Sharman in a RS400 (3rd), Paul/Grace Allen in a 59er (7th), and Dave Exley/Joe Roberts in a RS400 (8th) on their outstanding performances, all fimnishing in the top 10!